CHUNG TAI WORLD MUSEUM

Glossary of Buddhist Art

Glossary

Buddha Bodhisattva Arhat Bodhisattva Wei Tuo Vajra Guardians

Mudra

Abhaya Mudra Bhumisparsa Mudra Dhyana Mudra Dharmachakra Mudra Varada Mudra

Sitting Posture

Lotus Posture Half Lotus Posture Lalitasana Posture Contemplation Posture Posture of Maitreya Cross-Ankled Posture Posture of Royal Ease

Robe

Robe Exposing the Right Shoulder Robe Covering Both Shoulders Robe with Low-Hanging Collar
Abhaya Mudra
Hand Gesture of Granting-No-Fear. Shown with the right arm bent and the palm facing outward at shoulder level. Symbolizes the Buddha's compassion to afford protection and remove fear from all sentient beings. According to Buddhist legend, when an angry elephant attacked Shakyamuni Buddha, he simply held up his hand in this gesture and calmed the raging animal.

Glossary of Buddhist Art